Dark Water

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A selection of deliciously spooky short stories from the Japanese master of suspense, the acclaimed author of RING. The first story in the collection has been filmed as DARK WATER.
Suzuki demonstrates the power of his psychological insight into the mechanics of fear in this highly atmospheric collection of stories unified by the theme of water.

Following her divorce, Yoshimi Matsubara lives with her five-year-old daughter Ikuko in a depressing and damp apartment block on reclaimed land in Tokyo Bay. But when a childs red bag keeps turning up in unexpected places, Yoshinos sanity seems to be threatened, and she soon begins to fear that her daughters life is at risk.

Kensuke Suehiro jumps at the chance to visit a restricted island in Tokyo Bay, about which he once heard a rather strange story. But when he arrives, he finds far more than he bargained for.

Fisherman Hiroyuki is embittered and unhappy in his marriage. But getting rid of his wife turns out to be anything but easy, especially when his own boat seems to be against him.

Family man Sugiyama finds himself trapped in an underwater cave. Can he find a way to communicate with his beloved son one last time

Just four examples from this beautifully crafted collection of stories filled with suspense, tension and drama. A perfect introduction to one of Japans top literary stars.

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Praise for RING: 'The pace doesn't slacken for a moment ! a guaranteed page-turner' OBSERVER 'Suzuki builds tension brilliantly' GUARDIAN 'Bristles with menace and fear' UNCUT Praise for SPIRAL: 'A truly spooky read' METRO 'Suzuki blends the dispassionate, inquisitive, sometimes terrifying urban character-types to be found in Haruki Murakami's work with the plot mechanics of a Stephen King or Michael Crichton' Kim Newman, INDEPENDENT

Author Bio

Koji Suzuki is a literary star in his native Japan, where Ring has sold 2.8 million copies to date. Ring is the first book in a hugely successful trilogy that continues with Spiral and Loop (both of which have film deals). Koji Suzuki lives in Tokyo.